The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 T3 Powershift Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 31,400
€ 26,300
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V60 T3 is 3.2 cm shorter, 3.7 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V.
Volvo V60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
1484
1865
2097
1422
1828
1975
1865 mm
Width
1828 mm
2097 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1484 mm
Height
1422 mm
2776
4628
2700
4660
4628 mm
Length
4660 mm
2776 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
1663 kg
Kerb Weight
1510 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
153 kg
9.2 %
General
Volvo V60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
F
Generation
Typ 939
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T3
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
148 bhp
138 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
240 NM
175 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Volvo V60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
11.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
Volvo V60 T3
11.24 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V60 T3
39 mpg
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
578 mi
Range
557 mi
Volvo V60 T3
578 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
136.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
147.7 kWh
Volvo V60 T3
136.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
447 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
430 L
Boot Capacity
445 L









1241 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L











